Mehmet is a name of Arabic origin that means "praiseworthy" or "commended". It is derived from the Arabic word "muhammad", which means "praised" or "worthy of praise". The name Mehmet has been popular among Muslims for centuries, as it is considered to be one of the names of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
The name Mehmet has a long history and has been used by many notable figures throughout the years. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Sultan Mehmed II, also known as "Mehmed the Conqueror", who conquered Constantinople in 1453 and made it the capital of the Ottoman Empire. Another prominent figure with the name Mehmet is Mehmet Akif Ersoy, a Turkish poet and lyricist who wrote the national anthem of Turkey.
Today, Mehmet remains a popular name among Muslims around the world. It is often used by families who wish to honor the Islamic prophet Muhammad or to pay tribute to their cultural heritage. Despite its origins in Arabic, Mehmet has also been adopted by other cultures and communities, making it a truly global name.
The given statistics illustrate the annual number of births with the name Mehmet in the United States from 1960 to 2023. Over this period, there has been a notable increase in the popularity of the name.
In the early years, from 1960 to 1979, the name was quite uncommon, with fewer than 10 births per year. However, starting in the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s, there was a steady rise in the number of newborn boys named Mehmet. The highest point during this time was reached in 1999 with 17 births.
The early 2000s marked another significant increase in popularity for the name. In 2005, the number of births jumped to 23, and it has remained relatively high since then, with fluctuations between 14 and 42 births per year. The most recent data shows that in 2022, there were 22 births with the name Mehmet.
Overall, the statistics demonstrate a consistent rise in the popularity of the name Mehmet in the United States over the past six decades. Despite some yearly variations, the trend indicates that this name has become more common among parents choosing names for their newborn sons.